Conflict
Child among seven dead in missile strike on Ukrainian theatre
Fifteen children were among 144 people wounded, the interior ministry said.
US allows allies to give Ukraine F-16 war planes
The US has approved the transfer to Ukraine of American-made F-16 fighter jets from Denmark and the Netherlands when Ukrainian pilots are fully trained to operate them.
Troop deaths, injuries in Ukraine war nearing 500,000 - US media report
The number of troops killed or wounded since the war in Ukraine began is nearing 500,000, the New York Times reports.
Drone smashes into building in central Moscow
Russian air defences shot it down, disrupting air traffic at all the civilian airports of the Russian capital.
West African bloc says 'we are going into Niger' if all else fails
The West African bloc ECOWAS stands ready to intervene militarily in Niger should diplomatic efforts to reverse a coup there fail, a senior official told army chiefs in Ghana.
Pakistan crowd vandalises churches after blasphemy accusation
A Muslim crowd attacked a Christian community in eastern Pakistan, vandalising churches and setting houses on fire after accusing two members of desecrating the Quran, police said.
Rodents beware: AI device being developed in NZ to kill invasive species
Rats, stoats, and possums, you have been warned, deadly AI may be becoming more of a reality than science fiction. In a ground-breaking evolution in pest control, a new device being developed here in… Audio
Russian warship fires warning shots at cargo ship in Black Sea
A Russian warship has fired warning shots at a cargo ship in the southwestern Black Sea as it made its way north.
Why making NZ's security threat assessment public is the right move
Opinion - The release of the threat assessment by the SIS is the final piece in a defence and security puzzle that marks a genuine shift towards more open and public discussion, Alexander Gillespie wr…
New sanctions against those supporting Russia's attacks on Ukraine
The government has announced new sanctions on Belarusian entities and military actors that support Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Gisborne council sees 40 percent increase in abuse against staff
Show some kindness, our people are people. That's the message from Gisborne District Council following an almost 40 percent hike in abuse and threats against staff. Incidents range from physical… Video, Audio
Japan marks Hiroshima bombing anniversary
About 50,000 participants in the outdoor memorial ceremony including ageing survivors observed a moment of silence.
Alexei Navalny: Russian opposition leader's jail term extended to 19 years
Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has told supporters not to lose the will to resist, after his jail term was extended to 19 years.
China to attend talks on Ukraine in Saudi Arabia that exclude Russia
China will send a senior official to Saudi Arabia for talks on finding a peaceful settlement to the war in Ukraine, a forum that excludes Russia, in a diplomatic coup for Kyiv, the West and the Saudi…
Niger junta revokes military deals with France
The junta's decision could drastically reshape a fight against Islamist insurgents in the region after the ouster of President Mohamed Bazoum last week.
Review of RNZ's ‘inappropriate editing’ calls for change
An independent review of editorial processes at RNZ has called for greater oversight and enforcement of standards after a single staffer made 'inappropriate' edits to international news stories…
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Review of RNZ's ‘inappropriate editing’ calls for change
An independent review of editorial processes at RNZ has called for greater oversight and enforcement of standards after a single staffer made 'inappropriate' edits to international news stories…
AudioMissile attack leaves six dead in Ukraine
Russia is intensifying attacks on Ukraine, as Ukraine's counteroffensive appears to be entering a more aggressive phase.
At least six people are dead and 75 are injured after a Russian missile attack… Audio
Russia accuses Ukraine of new drone attack on Moscow
Nobody was hurt and there was only minor damage to the facade of two office buildings.
'Exiled' Russian mercenary boss Prigozhin hails Niger coup, touts services
Wagner mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin has hailed Niger's military coup as good news and offered his fighters' services to bring order.
